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Waikato police arrests over Matariki weekend

Four teenagers are facing charges since being arrested in Waikato after allegedly fleeing police after a burglary and the attempted carjacking of a young family. The... Read More

Information sought in "violent" robbery case

Bay of Plenty Police are appealing for information following what they say was a violent robbery of an individual in Tokoroa over Matariki weekend. At around... Read More

Disgraced cricketer jailed for P use

Repeat sexual offender Jason Trembath has pleaded guilty to breaching his prison release conditions, again. The disgraced former senior cricket representative... Read More

Mount butcher on his way to grand final

Two butchers, one from Mount Maunganui and one from Cambridge, have secured themselves a coveted spot at the grand final of the 2024 Pact Packaging Young Butcher... Read More

Dryer fire sparks lint reminder

The story of a house fire in July last year is being shared as a warning for people as we head into the depths of winter. Michelle and Rogan Borrie's response... Read More

Seal spotted inland in Tauranga

The 'silly season” has begun - with a seal spotted relaxing in a park about 1km from Tauranga Harbour. The seal spotted in Bethlehem's Gordon Carmichael... Read More

Youth wellbeing focus more urgent than ever

More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health - Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment - has been released and shows... Read More

Woman dies of liver cancer after diagnosis delayed

A woman at high-risk of liver cancer has died of the disease after slipping through a crack in the health system. Deputy health and disability commissioner... Read More

Prole Rd detour as works enter new phase

The next phase of Western Bay of Plenty District Council's $23 million Prole Rd upgrade will soon begin. A detour at the Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road intersection... Read More

Climbing death: Woman described as warm and lovely

Friends of the woman who died after a climbing accident say the promising marine biologist was a lovely and warm woman who was passionate about the ocean... Read More

Wintry weather conditions to kick in

July kicks off with windy and wet conditions as MetService forecasts a band of rain to move northwards across New Zealand. The second half of the week holds... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More